Song of the Heart (Gale) {Fairy Tail AU FF}

24: So You May Live

~Gajeel~

I cradled Levy against my chest as I flew, the heat growing with every foot we came closer to Lucifer. I soaked in the feel of her skin against mine-her scales, the way her wings sat nestled against my arm, her small frame fitted perfectly against mine-knowing it would probably be the last time I would ever hold her again.

"Gajeel," she murmured, quietly, as I landed outside the room containing Lucifer's seal.

"Yeah?" I asked, still holding her against me.

"This is going to work, right?"

I met her eyes, nodding. "Yeah."

"And since I'm the last of my bloodline, that means he won't ever be able to break the seal again, right?"

Once more, I nodded. "This will be it for him."

She sighed, leaning her head against my shoulder. "Good."

"You don't have to do this," I told her, trying once more to talk her out of it.

"You know I do," she said, smiling sadly as she placed her small hand on my face. "Lucifer is bad news-even for most demons-so he must be stopped. If this is the only way to do it, then I will. I can't just let you all die when the solution is right in front of me."

"Since when has a demon cared about us angels?" I teased.

Her smile grew, and she giggled. "Since she fell in love with one."

Hearing her say those words made what I was about to do only more painful. I kissed her, allowing my lips to linger on hers for as long as I dared. The others were beginning to gather, having caught up to us, so I knew it was time.

"Levy, please," Cana begged, taking her friend's hands as I placed her on her feet.

"I'm sorry," Levy said, hugging her. "I love you Cana, so I have to do this."

"I love you too, Levy," the succubus sobbed. "You're my best friend."

"We need to act now," Laxus said, pointing to a large group of demons that were quickly flying towards us. "Once they get here, the spell will be difficult to cast."

"Cerberus and I will stay here to guard the entrance," Erza announced, standing beside the large canine.

"So will I," Jellal added. "That's a lot of demons, so you can't face them alone."

Erza scoffed, "I can take down three times as many while injured. That group won't be a problem."

Levy chuckled. "Just let him help, Erza."

The guardian mumbled something under breath, but agreed, staying behind with Cerberus and Jellal as we rushed inside. "It's so hot," Lucy gasped.

Indeed, the heat was far more intense than the last time I had been in this room. Because of Lucifer's broken seal, his magic was beginning to seep out, making the room almost unbearably hot. The only one who didn't seem effected by it was Natsu, being a fire demon himself. He wore a maniacal little grin, and met my eyes. "Now I'm all fired up."

"Don't get too excited," Gray warned, pointing to several large demons standing beside the seal.

"We can take 'em," Natsu chuckled, rushing forward.

"Idiot," Gray mumbled, following after him, along with Juvia.

"Go," I told Lucy, watching as she stared after the others, her hand on her blade's hilt.

She looked at Levy, obviously not wanting to leave her, but wanting to help the others.

"Go," Levy smiled. The blonde gave her a tight hug before running after the other three and joining the fight.